Austin Lang

Marketing Editor
Austin Lang

About the Author

Austin Lang has worked in writing and academia for more than a decade. He previously taught writing at Florida Atlantic University, where he graduated with a Master’s degree in English. His past experience includes editing and fact-checking more than 500 scientific papers, journal articles, and theses. As the Marketing Editor for CardRates, Austin leverages his research experience and love for the English language to provide readers with accurate, informational content.

Latest Posts

Worked On 106 Articles To Date

Study

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Hot Dates, Cold Wallets: 1 in 5 Singles Are Going into Debt for Love

Survey: 1 in 5 Singles Are Going into Debt for Love

Summer is heating up, and so is the dating scene. But behind rooftop drinks and first impressions, many singles are sweating over something else:... read more »

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/2/25

Blog

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Augie Hopes to Shatter Credit Invisibility and Create Eligible Borrowers With Its No-Deposit Secured Card

Augie Targets Credit Invisibility With a No-Deposit Secured Card

Millions of Americans are locked out of the credit system, and the statistics are getting worse. In recent years, there has been an increase in... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 5/14/25

Study

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The Silent Burden: 1 in 3 Americans Still Haunted by Financial Mistakes

Study: 1 in 3 Americans Still Haunted by Financial Mistakes

Money mistakes are a financial burden that most people would rather not discuss. That’s because these missteps don’t just drain bank accounts —... read more »

By: Lynn Cadet • 5/14/25

Study

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Snackflation: Nearly Half of Americans Spend More on Snacks Than Streaming

Half of Americans Realize Snacks Cost Them More Than Expected

Snacking has become second nature for Americans, with some people skipping meals entirely in favor of these quick and easy bites. But with... read more »

By: Lynn Cadet • 4/24/25

Guide

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What is Financial Wellness? Why Money Management is Important to Your Overall Health

What is Financial Wellness? Why Money Management is Important

I’ve been financially well, and I’ve been stretched thin. Believe me, the former is so much more comfortable than the latter. Sure, there’s the... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 4/8/25

Study

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Why 90% of Americans Feel Financially Lost—And a Simple Fix That Could Help

Survey: 90% of Americans Report Gaps in Their Financial Education

Rising food prices and high interest rates are the tell-tale signs of soaring inflation, and Americans are certainly feeling the pressure.  As... read more »

By: Lynn Cadet • 4/3/25

Guide

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What Is the Debt Snowball Method? How the Debt Payoff Strategy Can Keep You Motivated

What is the Debt Snowball Method?

If you are buried under a mountain of debt and don’t know how to get out, the debt snowball method might be a good place to start. The method can... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 3/17/25

Guide

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How Does Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Work? A Guide to the Popular Short-Term Financing Option

How Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Works

Have you ever seen the perfect item online, but your budget just won’t accommodate it right now? That’s the dilemma buy now, pay later (BNPL)... read more »

By: Eric Bank • 3/13/25

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